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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

PopSugar 2016 book challenge #6. A book translated to English.This book has been on my TBR list for a while. I just needed a kick in the pants to get started. Nothing like a little reading competition to get me motivated. So, on to the book.BLURB: With humor, rage, and confessional detail, Virginie Despentes—in her own words, "more King Kong than Kate Moss"—delivers a highly charged account of women's lives today. She explodes common attitudes about sex and gender, and shows how modern beauty myths are ripe for rebelling against. Using her own experiences of rape, prostitution, and working in the porn industry as a jumping-off point, she creates a new space for all those who can't or won't obey the rules.

It was interesting but ultimately disappointing. This is more of a rant based on the author's own personal experiences. It could have used some broader insight.If I got to talk to the author at a party I would walk away thinking, Wow! What a fascinating person but as a book, well, there’s just not enough there there. This is not a boring read and it’s certainly a quick read, being so short but I would have liked more substance. (I also recognize that I may have gotten more out of the book if I was better-versed in french feminism.)Despite my two star rating, I wouldn’t discourage anyone from reading it. I think it could be a gateway to more substantial feminist works. But for those already through the gate, the book has no real revelations.Rating: 2 starsWhere'd I Get It: Christmas present from my sister

I'm taking part in the Pop Sugar Reading Challenge 2016 with a few friends over at Goodreads. I thought it would be a good way to get myself out of my comfort zone and maybe class up my reading act. It's a pretty good list. One I think I'll have fun with. Because reading should be fun. Reading is fun. Everyone should read more.1. A book based on a fairy tale2. A National Book Award nominee3. A YA bestseller4. A book you haven’t read since high school 5. A book set in your home state (or country)6. A book translated to EnglishKing Kong Theory7. A romance set in the future8. A book set in Europe9. A book that’s under 150 pages10. A New York Times bestseller11. A book that’s becoming a movie in 2016 (either shot or released)12. A book recommended by any person, reviewer, or service, who doesn't know your taste in books or by someone you just met13. A non-fiction book you learn something new from (include self-help)14. A book you can finish in a day15. A book written by a celebrity i.e. a person of eminence, distinction, or note. Interpret that however you desire.16. A memoir17. A book at least 100 years older than you18. A book that’s more than 600 pages19. A book from Oprah’s Book Club20. A science fiction novel21. A book recommended by a family member or friend 22. A graphic novel23. A book published in 201624. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation The Queen's Head25. A book that takes place during summer26. A book and its prequel27. A murder mystery28. A book written by a comedian29. A dystopian novel30. A book with a blue coverLightning Bug31. A book of poetry32. The first book you see in a bookstore (can be a 2nd hand bookstore, or an online bookstore)33. A classic from the 20th century34. A borrowed book (from a library, a family member, a kindle loan etc)35. A biography36. A book about a road trip 37. A book about a culture you’re unfamiliar with38. A satirical book39. A book that takes place on an island40. A book that’s guaranteed to bring you joy.